These 10 Alfa Romeo were sold for 2.2 million euros (including a T33 at a discount …)

The prestigious Monterey Car Week has once again held all its promises with the sale of the famous “Quadrifoglio Collection” by RM Sotheby’s. Therefore, Announced as one of the highlights of the week, this auction brought together eleven Alfa Romeo produced between 1958 and 1974. Nevertheless, Finally, only ten of them found takers, for a total of $ 2.52 million, or around 2.2 million euros. Furthermore, A solid result. but marked by a major surprise: the centerpiece, the Alfa Romeo T33/2 “Daytona” of 1968, exchanged well below the initial expectations.

T33/2 Daytona: a grail sold at a discount

Estimated between $ 1.7 and $ 2 million, the T33/2 Daytona was undoubtedly the most awaited car. A real competition legend. passed by the 24 hours of Daytona and Sebring before an eventful life to Angola, this rare chassis (barely ten copies produced) finally changed hands for 1.16 million dollars.

A significant sum. but which remains very far from its high estimate and perhaps reveals a certain shortness of breath for this type of historical prototypes.

Other striking results

If the T33/2 has somewhat disappointed, several more “affordable” models have performed well. Among them, the 1964 “Double Bubble” Giulia TZ-1 “Double Bubble”, built for Dmitri Nabokov, was awarded $ 555,000. For its part, the rare Giulietta Sz “Coda Tronca” of 1961, signed Zagato, left for these 10 alfa romeo sold $ 280,000.

Here is the details of the sales:

• 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTAm Specification – 53 760 $
• 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ-1 « Double Bubble » – 555 000 $
• 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTAM – 95 200 $
• 1974 alfa Romeo 2000 GTV – 28 000 $
• 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA – $ 140 000
• 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Special by Bertone – 112 000 $
• 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sz «Tail Tronca» – $ 280 000
• 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT 1300 Junior – 61 600 $
• 1968 Alfa Romeo T33/2 « Daytona » – 1 160 000 $
• 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider by Pinin Farina – 39 200 $

An Alfa Romeo initially announced (Lot 119) finally disappeared from the sale. explaining why only ten models were sold for the hammer.

A total that confirms the attraction these 10 alfa romeo sold for the sports past of Alfa Romeo

With more than $ 2.5 million harvested for these ten copies. the Quadrifoglio Collection confirms the appeal of collectors for the sports history of Alfa Romeo. Tourism models such as the 2000 GTV. the GIulia GT 1300 Junior, sold for accessible prices, show that passion is not limited to millionaire prototypes.

Even if the T33/2 has not reached the expected summit. this sale once again illustrates the richness of the heritage of the Italian brand and the fidelity of enthusiasts around the world.